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THE MINUTE MEN OF LEXINGTON. 
'They unis^pcd flu'ir old Hint lock iimskfts, and swore they'd wear no yoke. 



GREAT BATTLES OF THE REPUBLIC. 

By EIGGAM STREBOR/\^»^^f^i^- 




WATCHING THE ENEMY. 



ILL USTRA TED 



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NEW YORK : 

JAMES MILLER, PUBLISHER. 







13440 



D ED I C A. T.I OK,: 



This volume is most respectfully dedicated to the heroes of the Army 
and Navy of America. 

In memorial of those who made the Union, and in honor of those 
who defend it. 



PREFACE. 

This volume I put before the world in memorial 
of those heroes who were determined to make a 
free and happy land of America. Therefore, 
through the clouds of oppression, at Lexington, the 
brilliancy of the Union first burst forth, and never 
did those unflinching patriots rest, until the last 
vapory crest was rolled back at Yorktown, and 
the great constellation blazed in the West. 

Again : I desire to show that the oath that was 
given by our fathers in the Revolution, is kept in- 
violate to-day. The litde difference in this great 
family has been amicably adjusted, and at our Cen- 
tennial we will meet at the family board. Then 
again : the men of to-day are of the same metal 



PREFACE. 



'of one hundred years ago ; the foes that we have 
vanquished during the period of one hundred years, 
have been worthy of our steel, and we welcome all 
to our shores, we hail the world with gladness. 

Let all nations meet as one family, and the great 
Jehovah watch and ward keep over us. 

In passing before the mirror of the rebellion, we 
recognize names worthy of their illustrious ances- 
tors. There was a eulf between the North and 
South, but now it is bridged over, and unity, peace, 
and concord reisfn. South Carolina and Massachu- 
setts have shaken hands. New York has, welcomed 
Maryland and Virginia, and we can sing out : 

" The union of lakes, and the union of lands, 
And the union of love none can sever ; 

The union of hearts, and the union of hands, 
And the Flae of our Union forever." 



CONTENTS. 



PAGE 



I. Britannia's Insult to Columbia 13 

II. Columbia's Reply 14 

III. Columbia Hailed by Independence. . . i5 

IV. Washington's Dream 17 

V. United We Stand 19 

VI. The Shot Heard 'Round the World 21 

VII. The Minute Men of Lexington. ..... 23 

VIII. Ethan Allen at Fort Ticonderoea .... 25 



Vlll CONTENTS. 



PAGE 



IX. The Attack on Fort Moultrie 29 

X. Washington and Lafayette at Valley 

Forge 32 

XI. Surrender of Lord Cornwallis . ... 36 

XII. Death of Washington • . . 38 

XIII. Decatur before Tripoli, 1804 41 

XIV. Battle of New Orleans 44 

XV. Perry's Victory, 181 2 47 

XVI. Porter's Defense of the Essex. ... 5o 

XVII. Battle of Palo Alto 53 

XVIII. General Scott Storming the City 

of Mexico, 1847 55 

XIX. The Mirror of the Rebellion 58 

XX. Passins: in Review 61 

XXI. The Two Great Armies 64 



CONTENTS. ix 



PAGE 



XXII. The March of Heroes 6^ 

XXIII. Still Marching On 70 

XXIV. Stonewall Jackson Guards the 

Camp 73 

XXV. Farragut Lashed to the Mast "j^ 

XXVI. The Oath of Allegiance 'j'i 

XXVII. Capitulation 81 

XXVIII. The Soldiers' Return from the 

War , 84 

XXIX. Bunker Hill Centennial '^^ 

XXX. Our Union Forever 90 

XXXI. America's Centennial 93 



ILLUSTRATIONS. 



" I. The Minute Men OF Lexington. purvJr ■ 
II. Capture of Fort Ticonderoga. 
III. The Attack on Fort Moultrie. 
'^ IV. Washington and Lafayette at Valley 
Forge, 
V. Battle of New Orleans. 
^ VI. Perry's Victory. 
n/VII. Battle of Palo Alto. 
VIII. The Oath of Allegiance. 
IX. Bunker Hill Centennial. 
X. The Union Now and Forever. 



BRITANNIA'S INSULT TO COLUMBIA. 



I'll send my ships across the sea, 

With England's flower of chivalry, 

To teach thee that my word is law. 

And thy base minions overawe. 

Think not thou'lt 'scape from 'neath my hand 

Because the sea divides the land ; 

I'll scouro-e thee for this heinous crime — 

To attempt to raise thy will 'gainst mine. 

I am thy monarch, great and strong, 

And will not overlook this wrong ; 

But lay thee prostrate at my f^ee", 

And deem the act of vengeance sweet. 




DAME COLUMBIA'S REPLY. 



I WILL not down at thy command, 
Nor own thee monarch of this land ; 
My noble sons will me surround, 
Nor shall we yield our vantage ground ; 
We'll break our bonds, we shall be free, 
And sing our song of liberty. 
The God of Battles will defend 
Our cause, and will us succor send ; 
Thy ships destroy, thy armies slay, 
And make thee ever rue the day 
When thou shalt cross the deep blue sea, 
To lay thy vengeful hand on me. 



COLUMBIA HAILED BY INDEPENDENCE. 



Columbia! why dost thou prostrate He ? 
Come, raise thy head and look on high. 
See the bright sun in splendor rise 
To mount his chariot in the skies. 
Does he not thee a lesson teach, 
That nothing is beyond thy reach ? 
Stand up and gird thy loins with strength, 
And view thy land from length to length. 
I, Independence shall declare ; 
The tyrant's rule we will not bear. 
See ! Liberty springs into birth. 
And Justice hand in hand with Truth ! 



i6 



COLUMBIA HAILED BY INDEPENDENCE. 



Fline out our standard to the breeze 
And let it float on land and seas, 
To show Britannia that we'll stand 
Around thee, a devoted band. 
Rise now, and mount thy waiting car, 
While / let loose our dogs of war. 
Go, rouse our champions for the fight ! 
Our watch-word be "God and the Right." 





FORT TICONDEROGA. 



" In the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congr -ss.' 



WASHINGTON'S DREAM. 



I SAW in my dream that Columbia sat weeping ; 

Her proud form was bent, her face hid from view, 
While Liberty, erect, her lone watch was keeping, 

And over all was heaven's guardians so true. 
Then Liberty spake, but in great indignation, 

" Why tarry ye here in the prime of thy youth ? 
Independence awaits thee. Go, make thee a nation. 

And gird on thy armor of Justice and Truth." 
Columbia then said : " Wilt thou be my commander, 
. And drive the insulting foe from the field ? 
Britannia knows well how we understand her, 

But with thee for our leader, we never will yield." 



1 8 .Washington's dream. 

Then I heard once again another voice saying : 

" Gird on thy sword, and for freedom go fight, 
Turn not from the field, nor from duty be straying, 

And my hand shall lead thee thro' darkness to 
light." 
The angels then sang an anthem consoling ; 

Columbia looked up in rapturous delight, 
While Liberty was busy her patriots enrolling, 

And God over all was pleased at the sight. 




UNITED WE STAND. 



Sound ! sound ye the tocsin of war, 

While we hasten from near and from far, 

Round our leader so brave. 

Who has sworn us to save, 

And efface from us tyranny's scar. 

Virginia sends forth her proud son, 

Likened unto him there is none, 

For in him do we pride 

As we stand side by side. 

With our armor of rieht mrded on. 

He was chosen by God from above, 

Who, to show us his pity and love, 



20 UNITED WE STAND. 

Caused a sino^ular scene 

To pass him in a dream , 

Ere he had power to move. 

We fear not Britannia's dread hand, 

While round Washington united we stand ; 

But divided we fall, 

Then shame rests on all, 

And we forfeit our beautiful land. 

Let us trust that God, in his love, 

Will endue us with strength from above, 

To drive from our coast 

The tyrant's proud boast. 

And our might as a nation to prove. 




THE SHOT HEARD 'ROUND THE 
WORLD." 



Onward came the lion roaring, 

Fair Columbia to destroy, 
Who beheld the eagle soaring 

Just above her dangerous toy. 
"Ah ! " cried she, " 'tis a good omen ; 

My pretty bird will learn to fly, 
While I call forth my sturdy yeomen 

To show them how to fight or die." 
Screeched the eagle ; as responsive 

To her call, came hundreds brave — 
Eager were they for the skirmish,, 

Loved Columbia's life to save. 



22 "THE SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD. 

Forward rushed the rampant hon 

Heedless of the multitude. 
While he fixed his greedy eye on 

Brave Columbia, as she stood 
Robed in pure majesty undaunted, 

As in scorn her proud lip curled ; 
While the lion before her flaunted. 

She fired the "shot heard 'round the world." 
A roar, a plunge, showed he was wounded, 

While shouts of victory rent the air ; 
Down came the eagle from his soaring 

And perched upon Columbia fair. 
So they planted Freedom's banner 

While the breeze its folds unfurled, 
As if in greeting to Columbia, 

Who fired the "shot heard 'round the world." 



"THE MINUTE MEN OF CONCORD AND 
LEXINGTON." 



'TwAS on the thirteenth day of May 

Of seventeen seventy-four, 
King George's forces under Gage 

First trod upon our shore. 
To intimidate the colonists 

Seemed only their intent, 
While gathering up the dogs of war 

And on other mischief bent. 
So Pitcairn and Smith left Boston, 

Under darkness of the night, 
Thinking by this wretched meanness 

To elude a good square fight. 



24 "MIXUTE MEN OF CONCORD AND LEXINGTON. 

But when found out by the patriots, 

Those " minute men " awoke, 
Grasped their old flint-locked muskets, 

xA-nd swore they'd wear no yoke. 
So at Lexington and Concord 

The foes were 'gainst each hurled, 
While volley after volley proved 

The shot heard round the world. 




FORT TICONDEROGA. 



" We must capture this fort, boys, yes, capture this 

• old fort ! 
'Tis of vital importance, yet it may be dangerous 

sport." 
Thus spoke Ethan Allen, just before the break of 

day, 
In seventeen and seventy-five, upon the tenth of 

May. 
" Ah ! pause just for a moment, boys, I've hit upon 

a plan, 
Whereby, without us shedding blood, they shall 

yield up every man. 



26 FORT TICONDEROGA. 

I'll make demand at early dawn, by high author- 
ity, 

The fort we'll have, and thus we'll win a bloodless 
victory. 

Your valor has been famed abroad, from oppres- 
sion's earliest hour ; 

You have been a scourge and terror, boys, to 
arbitrary power ; 

A desperate attempt this, none but the brave dare 
undertake, 

But /propose to lead you on, straight thro' that 
wicket gate." 

And as they neared the frowning fort, no sound 

the stillness broke. 
The garrison was wrapped in sleep, as tho' death 

had them smote. 
But soon they espied a sentinel, who upon them 

opened fire. 
So with drawn sword rushed Allen on, just to 

appease his ire. 



FORT TICONDEROGA. 2"] 

His gun he dropped, for quarter cried, readily the 

patriot granted, 
Urged him the commander's keep to show, for 

that was all he wanted. 

In thunder-tones the hero spoke : "My compli- 
ments to you tender. 

Come forth at once, without parley this garrison 
surrender." 

" Pray, who are you," cried De La Place, " and 
what authority 

Dare you assail my fortress, and thus my power 
defy ? " 

" In the name of the ' Great Jehovah,' whose right 
you'll not deny. 

And the Continental Congress, I am sure of vic- 
tory." 

Just then, as if in greeting, the sun in splendor 
rose 

O'er the daring Ethan Allen and his Green Moun- 
tain Boys, 



28 FORT TICONDEROGA. 

To whom, as prisoners of war, every man was 

• given over, 
And thus a bloodless victory won, in the dread 
name of Jehovah. 




ATTACK ON FORT MOULTRIE. 



To silence Fort Moultrie was Clinton's cool inten- 
tion, 

Of that important fact I merely now make men- 
tion. 

'Twas upon the twenty-eighth of June, the shot 
began to rattle, 

And the boys behind the palmetto logs were eager 
for the battle. 

The Sphynx, Acteon, and Syren were ordered a 
position, 

To intercept all succor of troops and ammunition. 



30 ATTACK ON FORT MOULTRIE. 

Now, by this maneuver, the}^ completely were 

surrounded, 
And could not easily escape, had not the vessels 

grounded. 
A shot whizzed past toward the flag, and broke 

the staff asunder : 
The maddened men hurled back a shot that 

seemed like heaven's thunder. 
Brave Sergeant Jasper caught the flag, a rammer 

made it fast to, 
Mounted the parapet, under fire, and boldly run it 

up to view. 

Sir Peter Parker gave command the channel must 
be forded, 

The work to attack the fort in flank to his brave 
men accorded. 

The prevalence of late high winds caused un- 
usual depth of water, 

So the brave band within the fort was saved 
aofain from slauo^hter. 



ATTACK ON FORT MOULTRIE. 



31 



On the following day the squadron sailed to join 

the British forces, 
And in the Bay of New York, have time to count 

their losses. 




WASHINGTON AND LAFAYETTE AT 
VALLEY FORGE. 



Side by side, at Valley Forge, those two god-like 

heroes stood, 
Watching poor worn-out soldiers, who had left 

their tracks in blood. 
Their martial cloaks wrapped round them, they 

heeded not the blast ; 
The weary march was over, and they welcomed 

rest, at last. 
Shrouded were they in thick darkness, yet their 

lonely vigil kept 
O'er the brave, but suffering soldiers, who around 

the camp-fire slept. 




WASHINGTON AND LAFAYETTE AT VALLEY FORGE. 

" Watching poor worn out soldiers, who had left their tracks in blood." 



WASHINGTON AND LAFAYETTE. 33 

Their hearts were filled with anguish, tho' their 

lips no murmur sent ; 
Clasped were their hands, like brothers, as their 

vows to heaven went. 
And the angels looked in pity down, in that dread 

hour of gloom, 
As death rode on the wintry blast, to seal some 

comrade's doom. 

Spoke they no word at gray of dawn, but- sorrow- 
ing turned away, 

To see what comfort could be gained in duties of 
the day. 

So to quarter there for Winter then was fully their 
intent. 

Ministering to the nation's heroes showed how the 
time was spent. 

When Spring, at last, her mantle flung o'er moun- 
tain, hill, and vale. 

And Lafayette stood in great surprise, listening to 
each wondrous tale 



34 WASHINGTON AND LAFAYETTE. 

Of watchers who pursued their chief far down the 

mountain gorge, 
And heard him pray to God aloud, in famous 

Valley Forge. 




CORNWALLIS'S SURRENDER. 



Ye sons of Freedom, list to me, while I rehearse 

the story, 
How In seventeen eighty-one your sires were 

covered with glory. 
On the nineteenth of October, then, you clearly 

should remember. 
The posts of York and Gloucester Cornwallis 

did surrender. 
But he had formed a bold design : his way to New 

York forcing, 
In three divisions did embark his troops, the river 

crossing. 



36 CORNWALLISS SURRENDER. 

The air and water both were calm ; his hopes of 
'scape ran higher ; 

But soon the sky was overcast, and the tempest 
gathered nigher. 

The elements were 'gainst him armed, and he 
began to shiver, 

While wind and rain with violence his boats hurled 
down the river. 

When day appeared, and your brave sires dis- 
cerned their situation, 

How glad they were to come again to their dis- 
mantled fortification ! 

He wished, as prisoners royal, to march out with 

colors flying. 
But this the brave commander stood, with dignity 

denying. 
With high regard for Lincoln, gave him the proud 

commission. 
At Yorktown to receive, with grace, th' royal arms' 

submission, 



CORNWALLISS SURRENDER. 37 

And then throughout the country, 'mid widespread 

exultation, 
Stood out the bold commander, as Father of the 

Nation. 





DEATH OF WASHINGTON. 



His mission was accomplished, his work on 

earth was done, 
In the sixty-eighth year of his age expired 

brave Washington. 
On the fourteenth of December, in seventeen 

ninety-nine, 
Before the midnio^ht hour rang- out was the 

auspicious time. 
The melancholy tidings to Congress soon they 

bore, 

That he, the matchless patriot, God's chosen, 
was no more. 



DEATH OF WASHINGTON. 3 

What meant that cry of agony that rang 
throughout the land ? 

'Twas the shriek of all America, the chief's de- 
voted band. 

Who first prepared the festal bower, gathered' 
the laurel clear, 

Then planted they the cypress grove, watered 
with affection's tear. 

Throucrhout the wide world the sad tidines 
soon was spread, 

That he, the god-like hero, George Washing- 
ton, was dead. 

Ah ! Columbia lamented the loss of her ereat 
son, 

Who redeemed her from slavery and for her 
freedom won. 

Down in Mount Vernon's quiet tomb a holy 
light is shed, 

And millions bow before the shrine where 
sleeps th' illustrious dead, 



40 



DEATH OF WASHINGTON. 



Who, first in war, first in peace, and first in 

the nation's heart, 
Left to her sons an heritage from which they 

ne'er will part. 





DECATUR BEFORE TRIPOLI. 



What nation on earth that has not sounded 
the fame 

Won by Maryland's proud son, Stephen De- 
catur by name, 

Who boldly rushed forth the fierce corsairs to 
slay. 

And the great prize, " Philadelphia," from them 
snatch away. 

So when the young moon hung o'er the wa- 
ters so blue, 

Naug-ht broke the night's stillness as the 
'* Ketch " rippled through. 



42 DECATUR BEFORE TRIPOLI. 

They boarded the frigate, soon the flames did 

they light, 
And by their red glare they sought refuge in 

flight. 

Then again — when to victory his crew had 

just led. 
By treachery his brother fell, shot through the 

head. 
He bore down on the fleet, till he sought out 

the foe, 
Hand to hand conflict fought, revenge adding 

power to each blow ; 
And soon o'er the deck the Turks' life-blood 

did run. 
While a cheer from his crew told the day was 

now won. 
And when, seven years later, with bold front 

and lion heart. 
In fights with England's navy bore a conspicu- 
ous part ; 



DECATUR BEFORE TRIPOLI. 



43 



Before Alo^iers in after time the world could 

plainly see 
This hero stood demanding all Christians should 

be free. 





THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS-— WAR 

1812. 



General Jackson was not idle, of that we may 
be sure, 

Until a good position of defense he could se- 
cure ; 

Even dreary nights would he allow none in the 
camp to sleep, 

But had them throwing earth in front out of a « 
ditch so deep. 

A formidable rampart constructed he, four 
miles in length. 

And mounted it with cotton bales, made fa- 
mous for its strength, 




BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. 

'And there before the cotton bales, two thousand men were slain.' 



BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. 45 

But scarcely was it finished, when Pakenham 

advanced ; 
With rockets, bombs, and cannon, boldly th' 

attack commenced. 
This so enraged " Old Hickory," that he 

opened on them fire : 
After seven hours' hard fighting, they gladly 

did retire. 
Then swore he " By the Eternal," that he'd to 

them valor prove 
Of Louisiana and Kentucky troops, whom 

dearly did he love. 

Upon the eighth day of the month, the British 
called again, 

And there, before the cotton bales, two thou- 
sand troops were slain. 

The roll of the American fire resembled thun- 
der's peal. 

And, on that narrow field of strife, Keane and 
Gibbs did reel. 



46 BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. 

Trying to rally his shattered troops — waving 

his hat — just then 
Pakenham reached the fatal ditch, fell dead 

before his men. 




PERRY'S VICTORY— WAR OF 1812. 



The first attack was over, and his ship scarce a 

gun could man, 
When the Britons their artilleries hurled, as near 

the fleet he ran. 
Upright in his craft stood he, as with strength 

from heaven supplied, 
Wielding his blade, as challenging the foes on 

every side. 
His noble brow unruffled, seemed he not of 

human form, 
As round him, from the cannons' mouth, th' raking 

shots were borne. 



48 perry's victory — war 1812. 

Admiring stood the enemy, at the boldness of this 

deed, 
Of all brave acts recorded, sure, this young sailor's 

did exceed. 
And they saw him gain, uninjured, the old 

Niagara's side. 
While Elliot, the commander, hailed him as the 

navy's pride. 

Back to his fleet again he turned, and the old ship 

with him drew. 
As around him raged the fearful strife, charged 

mercy to his crew. 
When England's standard fell, exclaimed, " Hail, 

heaven's defending powers ! 
While foemen worthy of our steel we fought — 

thank God ! the victory's ours." 
Brave Barclay stood before the victor, to tender 

him his sword. 
While Perry said : " You're wounded, come, find 

care and rest on board." 



perry's victory WAR l8l2. 49 

" You've won my heart," cried Barclay, " take my 

sword, -I'm conquered, I resign, 
'Tis useless thus to hold out fight 'gainst such 

noble hearts as thine." 
" O sheathe your sword, brave Briton, and convey 

it to your land, 
'Twould pierce your brother thro' the heart to 

touch it with his hand." 
Of Perry's bold achievements, history's pages do 

recall. 
While, in my own opinion, this seems bravest of 

them all. 







PORTER'S DEFENSE OF THE ESSEX 
IN 1812. 



Swift-lowering clouds obscured entire heaven's 
gladsome light, 

And wrapped the sons of Freedom in deepest 
gloom of night, 

As the struggling war-clad Essex for the shore 
thus boldly stood, 

While from her pores ran precious drops of free- 
men's warm life-blood. 

Brave MacKnight thus to Porter said, with bated 
breath : 

" You see our guns are like the minute guns of 
death, 



porter's defense of the ESSEX. 5i 

And from below, just see how fierce shoot forth 

the flames ! 
Why not as prisoners let us yield ? naught else 

of hope remains." 
" Yield to the foe ! " cried Porter, " Not while my 

g'uns can rattle ! 
I'll teach them how to die sublime upon the 

field of battle.'' 
Whilst yet he spoke those bold words, behold ! a 

ray from heaven 
Fell on the famous hero, as to him a darino- 

thought was given. 

Then ordered he : " To anchor ! Round poise her 
noble head. 

And send a flaming messenger, to strike the 

living dead." 
Then the Cherub and the Phoebe trembled both 

in every gun, 
As the iron storm of th' Americans in vain they 

strove to shun. 



52 porter's defense of the ESSEX. 

But the Essex came out conqueror, and waved 

her flaof on hio^h, 
For the glory of the bloody battle was that 

shout of victory. 




THE BATTLE OF PALO ALTO— MEXICAN 
WAR, 1847. 



On the field of Palo Alto, where the sfallant 

Ringgold fell, 
While fiercely all around him whirled the deadly 

shot and shell, 
Up came a charge of cavalry, led by dashing 

Captain May, 
Swept -the Mexicans from their guns, and broke 

their lines away. 
From all parts of the field they rushed, not 

caring for their loss, 
Plunged in the river, and were drowned in the 

vain attempt to cross. 



54 THE BATTLE OF PALO ALTO. 

Then next came Santa Anna, into Vera Cruz 

with his men, 
To drive out the invader, and hold his power 

again. 
But General Taylor would not out, yet steadily 

he advanced, 
While Ampudia, with might invested, so fiercely 

at him glanced ; 
And Worth marched on to Monterey, where, 

'mid loud cannons' boom, 
The frightened foe seemed sensible of that 

town's early doom. 

Upon the fourteenth of September, before it 

proved too late, 
The troops, retaining small arms, were allowed 

to evacuate ; 
But all material of war to the victors did 

belong, 
The bold sons of America, who went to right 

a wrone. 



GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT ADVANC- 
ING ON THE MEXICAN CAPITAL. 



Twiggs' division stormed the right, and carried the 

fortification ; 
Shields' brigade assauhed the rear, and drove them 

from their station ; 
Riley's force completed the rout — their own guns 

did on them fire. 
Three thousand prisoners tak'n, and Santa Anna 

forced to retire. 
Thus the army flushed with pride, while Monterey 

was storming, 
The Mexicans to the city hied, and waited for 

their cominof- 



56 SCOTT ADVANCING ON MEXICO. 

Cadwalader and Smith, in storm severe, set out 

upon their mission. 
By sunrise reached an eminence, in rear of enemy's 

position. 
Scott then sent Twigg's division against the works 

in front. 
To effect diversion, if required, or to bear the 

battle's brunt. 

So furious was the contest, yet they gave no heed 

to groans. 
They to the very city fled, chased by the bold 

dragoons. 
In gallant style came Wright and Smith, with grape 

began to play, 
Sustained by Drum's artillery, they swore they'd 

win the day. 
Duncan's battery was blazing then, away upon the 

right. 
And Mcintosh was ordered to join in the gallant 

fio-ht. 




PERRY'S VICTORY. 

'• While foemeu worthy of our steel we fought, thank God! the victory's ours. 



SCOTT ADVANCING ON MEXICO. 5; 

Then all the guns were brought in line, the garri- 
son to cover, 

And by nine o'clock in the morning the battle 
fierce was over. 

General Quitman had the honor to advance to the 
great square, 

The American flag to hoist upon the national 
palace there. 

Attended by his brilliant staff, rode in the chief 
commander, 

'Mid the shouts of the whole army, on the four- 
teenth of September. 




THE MIRROR OF THE REBELLION. 



We will gently lift the drapery of the red, white, 

and blue, 
And show the true heroes, as they pass in grand 

review. 
Before the nation's mirror, let them hail from South 

or North, 
Whether here or in the spirit land, we boldly call 

them forth, 
To reflect their glorious deeds, done in Freedom's 

sacred name. 
And let them be recorded on the scroll of eternal 

fame. 



THE MIRROR OF THE REBELLIOx\\ 59 

When, in after years, the echo shall be heard the 
world around. 

The heart of Liberty shall leap, when she hears the 
glorious sound. 

Her sons, with hearts of oak, behold, one hundred 
years ago, 

Her standard raised, 'mid bloody strife, with Eng- 
land as her foe. 

And victory's mantle, when it fell from revolution's 

sires, 
Upon their sons, who boldly swore to quench not ' 

Freedom's fires. 
Well have they kept their oath, and their sons, in 

turn, the same, 
As they've met the foe, undaunted, upon many a 

battle plain. 
Where'er the starry banner waved, they, with a 

rallying cry, 
In Freedom's name rushed onward, to conquer or 

to die. 



6o THE MIRROR OF THE REBELLION. 

Then let us raise the drapery of the red, white, and 

blue, 
As the heroes of America pass in the grand 

review. 




PASSING IN REVIEW. 



Behold the great McClellan, who for the Union 
takes a stand. 

The scales of mercy and justice holds he firmly in 
his hand ; 

His heart is filled with love for those 'gainst whom 
he comes to fight, 

And with his sword uplifted cries — " God will de- 
fend the right!" 

See the Confederate general, too, bearing honors 
on his name. 

The Son of " Light Horse Harry," of revolutionary 
fame. 



62 PASSING IN REVIEW. 

On the soil of th' Old Dominion he lifts his sword 

on high, 
To shield her sacred manor swears, and with her 

sons to die. 
Next comes the intrepid Anderson ; bravely Fort 

Sumter held. 
As batteries shook both sea and shore ; while it 

was being shelled, 
One hundred o-uns salute the flasf, and that de- 

voted band. 
By stirring strains, march out the Fort, and sail for 

Northern land. 

Ah ! now we see brave Beauregard, who, in en- 

* gineering skilled, 
The thundering voice of Sumter thus commanded 

to be stilled. 
Oh ! see Columbia's son's arrayed in battles fierce 

and strong, 
As, in opinion of the North, they come to right a 

wrong, 



PASSING IN REVIEW. 



6 



While in the breasts of Southrons the fires of 
freedom burn, 

And from all overtures of peace they in indigna- 
tion turn. 





THE TWO ARMIES. 



Two mighty armies now behold, in all the panoply 

of war. 
From the Blue Ridge and Alleghanies to the 

broad Atlantic shore, 
There sweeps the tide of battle strong between the 

blue and gray, 
Each praying in their hearts to see the dawn of 

victory's da}^ 
A charge of cavalry they make at the bugle's 

stirring sound. 
While the thunder of artillery rolls o'er the 

battle-Q^round, 




BATTLE OF PALO ALTO. 

Death of Major Ringgold. 



THE TWO ARMIES. 65 

And bursting shells lash up. the earth, the smoke 

curls up In line, 
Ascends the clouds, while missiles shriek, makino- 

the scene sublime. 
The rattling volley of infantry can each no longer 

stand, 

The bayonet charge is ordered, and the conflict's 

hand to hand. 
Here each arm of the service is thus held up to 

view, 
While hatred chains the hearts of both th' gallant 

gray and blue. 

Born are they of one nation, knit in each kindred 
tie ; 

Brothers they are, yet as foemen meet, to conquer 
or to die. 

The world looks on in wonder, and asks, can 

such things be. 
That brother's hand 'gainst brother raised in this 

great family. 



56 THE TWO ARMIES. 

Ah ! the same proud spirits boast they, in their 

veins the same blood runs, 
And the mantle of their revolutionary sires fall 

on their daring sons. 




MARCHING ON. 



Sherman the ^reat, the warrior tried, in whose 
abihty 

The army showed their steadfast faith from Atlantic 

to the sea. 
Ah! next comes "Philip Sheridan," may his 

laurels never fade, 
Won in Shenandoah Valley, when his famous 

charge he made. * 
A skillful officer " McDowell," of cool head and 

generous heart, 
In various battles under Pope's campaign bore a 

conspicuous part. 



58 MARCHING ON. 

But "one-armed Howard" is the model of the 

Christian soldier true, 
For the right wing of the army led he fair 

Georgia through. 
Oh, here is brilliant " Hooker," at Chancellorsville 

well he fought. 
Although ofttimes was wounded, he always said 

'twas naught. 
" Fremont," who taught mathematics on the 

sloop of war Natchez, 
With Stonewall Jackson measured swords at the 

battle of Cross-Keys. 

''Banks'" movement emulates th' retreat of the 

far-famed Xenophon, 
Whose glory is eclipsed thus far by America's bold 

son. 

Brave " Hancock " on the Peninsula great repu- 
tation earned. 

And in a charge at Williamsburg the tide of battle 
turned. 



MARCHING ON. 69 

" Sedgwick," the pure patriot, by noble impulse 

ever swayed, 
With heroism at Antietam every trait of skill 

displayed. 



THE MARCH OF HEROES. 



See the famous " Harris I'ght-horse," led by 
" Kilpatrick'' near and far, 

Who, on the plains of Brand}^ Station, won a 
brigadier-general's star. 

At Richmond, to free the prisoners, his intent was 
plainly seen, 

But failed for want of co-operation, by the death of 
young Dahlgren. 

Brave " Lyon,'' in a glorious charge, at " Wilson's 
Creek " did fall, 

While leading his troops to victory, seemed fore- 
most of them all. 



THE MARCH OF HEROES. 7 1 

" Kearney," the dauntless, now appears, famed for 

his reckless ride, 
Exploring a gap in the Union lines, was struck 

down in his pride. 
Bold " Corcoran," of the Sixty-ninth, who led his 

legion on, 
Upofi many a bloody field of strife has deathless 

honors won. 

Here's the gallant youthful "Ellsworth," famed for 

his Zouave drill, 
Who challenged all military corps to a trial of his 

skill; 
When he saw his country's danger, responded 

quickly to her call. 
Rallying his men around him, in her defense to 

stand or fall. 
"Greble" worked his guns, and scorned retreat, 

till the busfle's recall should sound, 
With unflinching courage met his death, upon 

Great Bethel's battle-ground. 



72 



THE MARCH OF HEROES. 



" Baker " fell, pierced by bullets five, at Ball's 

Bluff's disastrous fight, 
And all his pride of country was crushed in death's 

dark night. 





STONEWALL JACKSON'S GUARD. 



They hurried on at a double-quick, waded the 

Shenandoah River, 
A grove was reached, they fell prostrate, and slept 

as sound as ever. 
An officer then to Jackson said, " I hear not e'en a 

sentinel's tramp." 
The reply came back, " No sentry post — / alone 

will guard the camp." 
On the hard, cold ground the soldiers lay, their 

clothes all dripping wet. 
Into God's keeping gave themselves, and around 

camp no guard was set. 



74 STONEWALL JACKSON S GUARD. 

The lonely watcher paced o'er the ground till near 

the break of day, 
When he aroused his men, to resume the march of 

thirty miles away. 
And upon that summer Sabbath morn, as the sun 

in splendor rose, 
The birds sent forth their greetings, regardless of 

such near approaching foes ; 
Soon the pleasing sound was hushed into terror by 

the rumbling wheels 
Of a great park of artillery, as the enemy on them 

steals. 

Here we'll gently draw the curtain o'er the follow- 
ing ghastly sight, 

For who has not read, in history, of Bull Run's 
bloody fight ; 

When the battle fierce was over, and all marched 
back to camp, 

The soldiers' lusty cheer rang out, after Stone- 
wall's martial tramp. 




FARRAGUT LASHED TO THE MAST. 



The Union fleet, linked two abreast, Avent down in 
Mobile Bay, 

While Farragut, lashed to the mast, swore that he'd 
win the day. 

Oh, the boldness of this exploit awoke such genu- 
ine admiration 

In the breast of those 'gainst him arrayed, yet 
brothers of one nation. 

The Tecumseh fired the first orun — and the battle 
fierce began, 

She was soon run down with all her crew by the 
monster rebel ram. 



76 FARRAGUT LASHED TO THE MAST. 

Torpedoes lined the channel, where the fleet wooed 
the dangerous sport, 

The gallant men, coolly worked their guns, soon 
passed the thundering Fort. 

The batteries past, the rebel ram bore down up- 
on the fleet, 

Which, w^elcomed with artillery, wrapped her in a 
flaming sheet. 

The Flag-ship then, with Farragut, joined in the 
fierce attack. 

But the monster ram soon shelled her and drove 
her crippled back. 

Then, in their towering fury the commanders raised 

a ruction. 
And with five vessels of the fleet soon threatened 

her destruction. 
No help was nigh — no way of escape — the vessel 

struck her flag, 
While Buchanan he lay wounded — Farragut thus 

made eood his brag". 



FARRAGUT LASHED TO THE MAST. 



11 



And in Fort Morgan General Page, In anger and 

mortification, 
Before surrendering, spiked his guns, and destroyed 

all ammunition. 




THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. 



Before you now, on bended knee, Columbia, hear 
them swear 

To rally round the standard that you so proudly 
bear ; 

Which for a time they did forsake, for their bonny 
banner blue. 

Borne by their sires when bathed in blood for Lib- 
erty and you. 

The Stars and Stripes wave o'er the free, the vic- 
tory you have won ; 

And the 'olive branch in love hold out to each re- 
bellious son ; 




PEACE. 



THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. 79 

While the boys in blue a welcome shout on this au- 
spicious day, 

And the eagle screams as he hears the oath made 
by the boys in gray. 

They pledge themselves henceforth to know no 

South, North, East, or West, 
But keep step to the Union's music, which thrills 

every patriot's breast ; 
And when again you call your sons in your defense 

to stand, 
They'll rise as if by magic — broadcast throughout 

the land ; 
Their swords will draw — their lives lay down — all 

for Columbia's good — 
Proudest among earth's nations, who one hundred 

years has stood. 
Well may the eagle scream on high, and clutch the 

scroll of fame. 
Well may the starry banner fly in Freedom's gilded 

name ! 



8o 



THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. 



Oh, could our martyred heroes now but hear the 

joyful sound 
That rings a welcome to our shores — heard all the 

world around. 





FRATERNITY. 



CAPITULATION. 



Great joy arose thro' the afmy, and the country 

was filled with delight, 
While Lee and Grant were in council — Columbia 

seemed pleased at the sight. 
The eagle soared high with the tidings, and perched 

upon Liberty's shield. 
As, unto the Union's great champion. Secession's 

bold chieftain did yield. 
At Appomattox Court House this happened, upon 

April the tenth, Sixty-five, 
'Twas found hard for the leaders in action to keep 

good resolutions alive. 



82 CAPITULATION. 

And thus, to save further blood-shed, this hero did 

tender his sword. 
Which the victor returned to him, saying, " Accept 

thou a brave man's reward ; 

Thouo^h the cause I deem wronsf thou hast chosen, 

none hold I in higher esteem, 
The word of my brother's sufficient — his pledge 

he will surely redeem." 
This was the result of the council between the blue 

and the gray, 
And the Nation with pride will remember forever 

this memorable day. 

So, as Sherman was marching on Raleigh, the joy- 
ful news to him came, 

" Glory to God and our country ! " with fervor was 
heard to exclaim. 

Then Johnston to Sherman surrendered, to save fur- 
ther effusion of blood, 

Those chieftains shook hands on the roadside — in 
view of each army they stood — 



CAPITULATION. 



8 



Then a shout rose, loud and joyous — 'twas heard 

the whole country around, 
While salvos of artillery in gladness roared o'er the 

late battle-ground. 





THE SOLDIERS' RETURN FROM THE 
WAR. 



Now behold those blood-stained warriors, tramping 
onward in their might, 

With their tattered banners waving in fair Free- 
dom's glorious light. 

Cannons roaring, bugles sounding, shouts of victory 
rend the air, 

As the heroes proudly marching, glorying in the 
scars they bear. 

Four long years of untold anguish, in the field and 
in the camp, 

Suffered they without repining, keeping trimmed 
Columbia's lamp, 



THE soldiers' RETURN. 85 

Let the country show its gladness, as the sound 
rings near and far, 

Let the joy-bells peal their welcome to the con- 
querers, home from war, 

Let each mother's heart-felt blessing thro' her 
tears of gladness shine, 

As she welcomes home her idol, strong in his man- 
hood's prime. 

Let the maiden place the laurel he has earned up- 
on his brow. 

While in love and life united, for the war is over 
now. 

For no longer will he listen to the bugle's early 
call. 

And 'mid the din of battle see his comrades round 
him fall, 

And hear the demon yells and wild curses in a 
breath, 

While the blue and gray commingle in the agonies 
of death. 



86 THE soldiers' return. 

But battle-scarred and honored he reaches home — 

sweet home — 
Where -from, but at his country's call, he ne'er 

again will roam. 




. BUNKER HILL CENTENNIAL CELE- 
BRATION. 



Let artillery roar a welcome, tattoo It on the 

drum, 
Ring out the m.erry joy-bells as your guests march 

proudly on 
To celebrate the victory won by your grand old 

sires, * 

One hundred years ago to-day, 'mid revolution 

fires. 

'Twas here they fought so nobly, young South Car- 
olina's pride. 

With Massachusetts' stalwart sons, stood firmly 
side by side. 



88 BUNKER HILL CENTENNIAL. 

Their pledge anew they come to make, at Free- 
dom's sacred shrine, 

And plant again th' palmetto tree, 'long with the 
stately pine. 

Strengthened by New York's " Old Guard," God 
bless those men forever, 

Pray that the Union they thus make no treach- 
erous hand dare sever. 

See old Maryland's Fifth to Boston, too, their 
grateful tribute brings, 

And thus the dove of peace soars on, with heal- 
ing in its wings. 

Upon the soldiers' monument, a shield of flowers 
— white and red — » 

They placed in solemn silence, in honor of the gal- 
lant dead. 

And the Norfolk " light artillery," whose guns did 
loudly roar. 

In the dark days of rebellion, is now welcomed at 
your door. 



BUNKER HILL CENTENNIAL. 89 

If e'er such deeds of kindness by them should be 

forgot, 
Then, " Old Virginia " to her sons would say : " I 

know you not." 
Oh, let the shouts of welcome reverbrate thro' the 

land, 
While to your hearts your brothers take, firmly 

top:ether stand. 
Redeem the oath your sires once made, to serve 

thro' good and ill, » 

As they bathed in blood the Nation's flag, and the 

Sword of Bunker Hill. 





OUR UNION FOREVER. 



By the God who reigns above us, by the stars that 

shine so bright, 
Here we swear to keep our banner ever precious 

in our sight. 
Bought with blood of sires Immortal, in oppression's 

darkest hour, 
Handed down to sons undaunted, who defy all 

earthly power, 
Here we swear to guard the Union, which one 

hundred years has stood. 
Ah ! not even one link is broken — 'tis cemented 

strono- with blood. 



OUR UNION FOREVER. 9 1 

Let US now forget all sadness, may our skies be 
bright and clear, 

Let our shouts ring out in gladness, as our birth- 
day feast draws near, 

Let us welcome every people, from the earth's re- 
motest clime, 

Coming now to do us homage at fair Freedom's 
sacred shrine. 

Fling out now our starry banner, to receive the 
dew from heaven, 

Swear to shield our sacred manor, by the heaven- 
born patriots given. 

Joyfully now we hail Columbia, glorious, free, and 
happy land, 

Of division there's no danger, for, united, firm we 
stand ; 

And we'll come from every quarter, on fair Inde- 
pendence Day, 

While we hear her Declaration, all due reverence 
sliiall we pay. 



92 OUR UNION FOREVER. 

Millions then will join the chorus, as our song is 
heard above, 

By the One who keeps guard o'er us. Great Jeho- 
vah, God of Love ! 




AMERICA'S CENTENNIAL. 



Columbia! bright gem of the ocean, 

The birth-place of sweet Hberty, 
Accept now thy patriots' devotion, 

And the homage the world offers thee. 
Thy hundred years are in keeping 

With principles grown from thy birth, 
While old heroes are quietly sleeping 

Broadcast o'er the bosom of earth. 
Thy son, the staunch young Republic, 

Calls millions around him this day, 
To display to them thy brilliant record. 

That trials nor time can decay. 



94 AMERICAS CENTENNIAL. 

Then welcome with joy every nation, 

While thy grandeurs to them ye unfold, 
They shall see how exalted the station 

For one — just one hundred years old. 
We'll unfurl our old starry banner 

That protects us on land and on sea, 
Let them feel how cordial a manner 

We extend in the land of the free. 



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